Belden’s Shielded Twisted Pair Cables Deliver Superior Performance In Wi-Fi Tower Transmissions

Richmond, IN – Belden CDT Electronics Division, a world leader in the development of specialty cable products for the broadcast, commercial, industrial and residential markets, recently introduced an outdoor-rated, 4-pair shielded twisted pair (ScTP) cable that meets and exceeds all industry standards for Wi-Fi tower transmissions. The new Wi-Fi cable (Product #1300A) is designed for use in wireless transmission systems provided by manufacturers such as Cisco, Motorola, NetGear, Nokia and other leading providers. WISPs (Wireless Internet Service Providers) also using these systems to provide wireless service to customers include AT&T Wireless, Cingular Wireless, Clearwire, Nextel, SBC and Verizon Wireless.

Belden developed the 1300A Wi-Fi cable in response to rapidly increasing market demand for efficient, convenient wireless networking technology – at home, at work and at play. Numerous businesses have added wireless capability to their wired LANs, and many airports, hotels, casinos and retail establishments now offer public access to Wi-Fi networks, called hot spots or hot zones. Although many of these networks are supported by different industry standards – including Bluetooth®, IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g – Belden Wi-Fi cables are compatible with any system that uses RJ-45 connectors. The cable also adheres to two other applicable standards: TIA/EIA 568-B.2 Category 5e and Power over Ethernet (PoE) IEEE 802.3af.

Rugged Construction Key to Belden's Wi-Fi Cable Electrical Performance

Since Wi-Fi cables connect point-to-point and point-to-multipoint wireless LAN systems that run from the transmitting/receiving radios on the tower to the base station's internal electronics, they must be exceptionally rugged. Belden's Wi-Fi 1300A cable features a very thick (.030 in.), UV-resistant PVC jacket and has Belden's patented Beldfoil® shield bonded to the jacket's inner wall. This durable, weather-resistant construction allows the cable to deliver exceptionally stable electrical performance, even in high-traffic RF (radio frequency) environments.

In addition, Belden's Wi-Fi shielded twisted pair cable is easy to install and can be quickly terminated on standard RJ-45 connectors. Installation is also eased by a 24 AWG stranded tinned copper drain wire and by the sequential marking of the cable's PVC jacket at two-foot intervals.

For more information about Belden's Wi-Fi shielded twisted pair cable, contact Belden CDT Electronics Division, P.O. Box 1980, Richmond, Indiana 47375, or call 1-800-BELDEN-4 to request New Product Bulletin NP230. FAX: 765-983-5294. Or visit the Web site: www.belden.com.


About Belden CDT Electronics Division

Belden CDT Electronics Division, a unit of Belden CDT Inc., is a leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of cable products for the entertainment, residential, industrial and security markets. It also provides highly engineered products for both the aerospace and automotive markets. Belden CDT Electronics Division is headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, it has manufacturing facilities in North America and Europe and distribution centers in the U.S., Canada, Singapore, Australia and the Netherlands. A majority of Belden's manufacturing, engineering and support functions are registered to the International Organization for Standardization.

Belden CDT Inc., formed in July 2004 through the merger of Belden Inc. and Cable Design Technologies Corp., is one of the largest U.S.-based manufacturers of high-speed electronic cables and focuses on products for the specialty electronics and data networking markets, including connectivity.
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